Chapel
of the Chimes in Oakland was founded in 1909 as a crematory
and columbarium—a building dedicated
exclusively to the placement and honoring of cremated remains.
Within the original structure, we established the modern
method for cremation with the first electric crematorium
in the world.
The structure was expanded and re-built
in 1928 based on designs by Julia Morgan—one of the
premier architects of the 20th century. Today, it is one
of the Bay Area’s
most beautiful buildings. And while our client families
today come to us for many other end-of-life services, we
remain
the Bay Area’s most desired cremation venue.
We are a full-service cremation facility—with a crematory and many beautiful
columbarium areas. We also provide a variety of scattering and other, more unique
options. Please contact an advisor to discuss your preferences.
Beautiful mausoleum elements integrated into the columbarium
structure allow us to offer an option for the above-ground
burial or “entombment” of casketed remains.
Our funeral home can arrange transportation and burial of casketed remains at
nearby cemeteries operated by Lifemark and at other outside locations.
Because
of their beauty and appeal, client families who prefer
a traditional burial often ask us to arrange a ceremony
in one of our two beautiful chapels.
Because
of their beauty and appeal, client families who prefer
a traditional burial often ask us to arrange a ceremony
in one of our two beautiful chapels. 